Lecture 12 crazyness
Not expecting lecture 12 to be as explicit as it was (or I probably should have) I jumped into as I would have any other lecture (a bit late though, my apologies). After watching this lecture and taking into accout what they were talking about, I started to wonder, why do people who participate in gay pornographies paid so much more?
When thinking about it, sure, it seems unnatural or even taboo to show this kind of thing to the public. But embarressment is now a thing of the past for in modern day gay pride is more celebrated and recognized then ever before. Wouldn’t it make sense that nowaday there would also be a surplus of people who are willing to participate in these kinds of films in comparison to gay pornographic actors in the past? I believe that this is the case and that gay porn actors are not paid that much more than straight porn actors/actresses. What I did find interesting about this segment was the explanation of one of the actors who was actually straight in real life but was pretending to the gay for the money. This seems like it would be a smart idea if the money was greatly needed but otherwise would just be awkward otherwise. I was surprised when his wife was talking about how this didn’t bother her and how she even gave out pointers when needed. I give her props for being able to put up with all of that because I know that I would not be able to do this myself. I know that both of them probably respect eachother and understand that this is just acting, but the way their so casual about it can be seen as admirable or astonishing.
To watch your loved one perform an act, that I consider to be very personal and private, pubically would be like being cheated on with everyone knowing about it and even worse, paying to watch it. Like I said before I give his wife a lot of credit for still being with him and sticking through it. I guess theres something more there that both of them see in one another; something worth risking everything for.
